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Live-In for Literacy at Stauffer library this week

Posted: January 25th, 2016

From January 25-January 31, 2016, Queen’s University students Sean Kim and Eric Sandham will live, eat, and sleep in the Joseph S. Stauffer Library for seven consecutive days to raise funds and awareness for world literacy and gender equality in education. This is part of the annual campaign Live-In for Literacy, which was started at Queen’s University in 2005.

A tent will be set up for the campers in the atrium of Stauffer Library. Kim and Sandham will be staying at the campsite for the entirety of the following week, leaving only to go to class and to shower. In addition to engaging with library patrons, university and community members, the campers will also be holding daily activities including faculty competitions, free tea, and interactive games.

“This is a cause that I identify with personally so I’m super excited to be able to contribute,” says Amelia Zheng, a fifth year Concurrent Education student and Co-Chair of Room to Read, Queen’s Chapter.

This is the eleventh year that the event has taken place and has proven to be very successful in the past. Queen’s students have shown interest in learning about the amazing cause and contributed to fundraising.

All proceeds from Live-In for Literacy support Room to Read and their programs in school and library construction, girls’ education, local language publishing, teacher training and curriculum development in developing areas of Asia and Africa. Those wishing to donate are asked to visit the campsite during the event, or http://roomtoread.kintera.org/Canada/queens for other donation methods. Tax receipts will be provided by request for donations of $20 and over.